Solo Project

[Lethe]

Hello Ron:

I have a level 1 rogue similar to the one you are using in your solo project.

I thought I would follow along with you in your project - I am glad that I happen to stumble upon this project.

My question is: I am now ready to levelup to the 2nd level, but have not completed all the solo quest let alone any on normal on Krothos Island.

I have only 4 solo quests and the Explorer Quest to complete on Krothos Island (winterside) before trying normal. Do I stay level one until I finish all the solo and normal levels or can I levelup and continue ?

What do the numbers under the date completed mean ?

Thank you,
Lethe

[RonHiler]

Well, of course, it's up to you and whatever rules you want to use. If you want to do the same thing that I do, go ahead and level. I don't wait to finish all the quests at that level before leveling up.

Right now my character is level 5, and I'm just finishing up the level 3 quests.

The numbers under the dates are the amount of favor earned for that run.

[Lethe]

Hi Ron:

I wish to thank you for your kind reply.

I am glad that I can go ahead and level up, because there is no way that I could have done the Canath Crystal on normal at level 1.

I barely survived the solo level, hiting mobs at level 1, is a bit of a problem, but hopefully level 2 will bring some improvement.

Have you posted any of your findings on how to run any of the dungeons ?

When you leveled up to Cleric, did you switch to full plate and sword and board or did you stay with medium or light armor and rapier or mace?

Tcare,
Lethe

[RonHiler]

Hi Ron:

I wish to thank you for your kind reply.

I am glad that I can go ahead and level up, because there is no way that I could have done the Canath Crystal on normal at level 1.

I barely survived the solo level, hiting mobs at level 1, is a bit of a problem, but hopefully level 2 will bring some improvement.

Actually, I hate to say it, but unfortunately, it won't.

Both Rogue and Cleric are 3/4 BAB classes, which means the first level of each is BAB 0. So at level two, your 1/1 Rogue/Cleric will still be at BAB 0, no different than you were at level 1.

But don't despair, you have two things that help you out a bit. One, with the cleric level, you get access to heavy armor and shields, so you can tank up a bit (they can't kill you if they can't hit you). Two is that you get Summon Monster 1, and that dog does help out with the hitting of things when you are having trouble.

And of course, you will get Cure Light Wounds, which is a huge help. In fact, even though you don't have any better ToHit than you did at level 1, just having CLW is going to make everything MUCH easier.

Have you posted any of your findings on how to run any of the dungeons ?

Oh, not really. Mostly it's a matter of experience. When you know in advance how tough the next battle is, you can prepare for it much better (buffs and such).

My advice is to take things slow. You don't want to rush into a room and find yourself surrounded by 10 enemy. Keep your healing pots on a hotbar (and your spells as well), preferably one that you can access with a hotkey. I have my CLW and CMW spells on the 1 and 2 key for emergencies, and my potions on a hotbar.

Oh, and turn in your mushrooms to the collector near the Red Lobster in the harbor. She'll give you CLW pots about half the time, which are worth their weight in gold for the low levels.

When you leveled up to Cleric, did you switch to full plate and sword and board or did you stay with medium or light armor and rapier or mace?

I went full tank as fast as I could, even going to the brokers to get +2 full plate as soon as I could afford it (although I think that is Minimum Level 3). I also grabbed a shield the same way. At the lower levels, that kind of armor makes you pretty tough to hit.

I went heavy mace (clerics don't get swords). In fact, I used the starter fire mace for quite a while (up until level 3 or so).

[frank13]

Watch out for shamans or other spell casters they are your first priority.
Almost got killed in the waterworks by those nice little shamans.

[Lethe]

Hi Gentlemen:

Glad to hear that I can use the dog, I thought maybe he might be consider a party member.

I also took Cure Light Wounds, and have switch between Nightsheild and Protection from Evil - not sure which one is better.

I will switch to the mace (would a +1 morningstar work) as I do have it.

Frank since you have given me advanced warning about the shamans, I will go even slower, when I get to Stormreach.

I love the rogue stuff - I found alot of hidden doors I did not even know existed. Do you have to keep pressing the search skill evey few feet as you explore or do you just depend on spot and then search?

Is there a reason for the choice in religous beliefs ?

Will save mushrooms for trading for healing potions.

If you gentlemen have any other advice, do not be shy about giving it.

Should be heading to Stormreach hopefully this weekend.

Again I thank you for you time and advice.

Lethe